Summer in SamoënsSummertime Fun In The French Alps
The facilities in the village are superb, with great swimming pools for adults and kids, adventure parks, over 400km of mountain bike trails, 450km marked trails for great hikes and more. Many chairlifts are open in the summer to take you up - you can even take your mountain bike, so all you have to do is ride down. Scroll down to discover the awesome summer activities you can experience during the summer in Samoëns
Walking and Hiking Hiking or walking in this area is a dream, there are beautiful walks for everyone, whether you are super fit and looking for all day hectic hikes or whether you prefer to stroll along a river at a leisurely pace.grand massif summer The views are spectacular wherever you go and there are so many different paths that you are not faced with crowds of hikers at any point in time. You can really find solitude and beauty in these mountains. There are also many mountain refuges where you can stop for a lovely traditional well deserved lunch or even an overnight stop over. See the list of Mountain Guides or simply go on your own with the hiking map Samoëns, Haut-Giffre 3530ET. Useful hiking books include The Haut-Giffre Valley, Walking Guides by Patrice Gain, which can be purchased at the Morillon Tourist Office and Hilary Sharp's Walking in the Haute Savoie available on Amazon. Mountain Biking The Grand Massif is heaven for keen mountain bikers who are fit to discover the 615km of marked routes. 4 nearby lifts are kept open in the summer, making Samoens is a great base for avid mountain bikers. You can also enjoy gentler rides along the river to the nearby villages of Morillon and Sixt. You can hire mountain bikes for as little as 15 euro a day. There are several mountain bike holiday tours that operate from Samoëns and nearby Morzine.
More about Mountain Biking
Tour de France This Summer In SamoënsExperience the most famous cycling race in the world - the Tour de France. The tour will be passing near Samoens on the 22 July (stage 17), going up the Col de Romme and Col de la Colombière on their way to Le Grand-Bornand. The following day Annecy (1 hour from Samoens) is host to the individual time trial. For more information go to Tour de France page.Paragliding For an exhilarating experience, try out paragliding, which is enormously popular in summer in Samoëns. You can either go tandem with an instructor or spend a few days learning and go solo. Flights start at 60 euro per person and 2 of the best companies to go with are
Pegase Air Samoens
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Extreme Glisses
Mountaineering and Rock ClimbingThe Massif of the Haut-Giffre is unique in that it has glaciers. Suspended over the abysses of the Cirque du Fer a Cheval, the ice slopes lead to isolated summits. The Grand Ruan (3049m) and the Tenneverge (2989m) are the highest points for mountaineers and rock climbers alike.Via FerrataThe Via Ferrata is an activity which lies somewhere between walking and rock climbing as there are horizontal and vertical ascents. All the routes are equipped with cables and metal ladders, allowing even children to enjoy this activity. Half day guided trips in the summer start from €34 per adult.Rafting and CanyoningRafting is very popular on the Giffre river during the summer, taking you from Sixt to Samoëns and Morillon. The 8 place inflatable craft allows you to do all the paddling and really get close to nature. Half day prices start at 34 euro for adults and €25 for children. Rafting companies include: Altitude Rafting, Ecolorado and Nunayak
Canyoning involves anything from an aquatic outing on the Giffre river to the most daring options such as jumps, watershoots and rope descents.Other activities on the Giffre river include canoeing, kayaking, hairboating, and canorafting.grand massif summer Helicopter FlightsTake a beautiful scenic flight over the Grand Massif and Samoëns this summer, the Upper Giffre Valley and Mont Blanc. Helicopter flights start at €190 per person. Book your flight at the Samoëns Tourist office or contact the Mont Blanc HelicopterePotholingSamoëns is the location of the world's deepest pothole, the Gouffre Mirolda, the Haut Giffre Massif is rich in limestone and limestone layers criss-crossed with some of the world's most famous caves. Explore these incredible discoveries, half day from €37.grand massif summerQuad BikingSuitable for anyone over the age of 16 with a scooter or car license. Try out various trails through the mountains this summer in samoens, with meals and overnight stays in a mountain hut. Accredited 2 seater quad bikes. Prices range from €50 to €95. Contact J'aime Sport.Relaxing massagesEnjoy a relaxing massage in the comfort of your chalet or apartment. Book your appointment with Claire, who offers Sensory Massage and in summer you can combine this experience with Afghan walking. For more information on massages and Afgan walking, click here.Yoga in Samoëns
For those who cannot do without Yoga on their holiday or those that would like to experience it for the first time, Michele and Saskia offer Yoga classes in a beautiful dojo in Samoëns. Classes are on a Tuesday and a Friday, and anyone is welcome. If you would like a private session in the privacy of your chalet, this can be arranged for you. If there is not enough space at your chalet, Michele can pick you up from your chalet and take you to the wonderful dojo. Prices start from 6 Euros per person depending on size of group, length of session & location of session. If you would like to book a session or find out more information please call Michele Willmott on 00 33 (0) 4 50 58 19 61 or email on matthew.willmott@tesco.net What about a Yoga holiday? La Source Eco Chalet offer Yoga holidays.
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